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Blackout: The Darkest Night

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74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
story, music
93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Blackout: The Darkest Night is a single player role playing game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by MiniChimera and was released on August 19, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Blackout: The Darkest Night" is a non-linear interactive fiction game set in a dark modern universe, with influences from World of Darkness, Lovecraft, and Twin Peaks. As the amnesiac protagonist in the city of New Wenders, you must face your fears and hidden memories, with your courage, sanity, and fitness affecting your choices and paths. The game explores themes of self-discovery and overcoming inner adversaries.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features solid writing and an intriguing plot, making it enjoyable for fans of choose-your-own-adventure games.
  • The art and design are well-executed, fitting the game's vibe and enhancing the overall experience.
  • There is good replayability with multiple endings and choices that matter, encouraging players to explore different paths.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under an hour, which may not meet expectations for value.
  • Some story branches can feel clumsy, leading to repetition of certain scenes and a lack of coherence in the narrative.
  • The music and sound effects are of lower quality compared to the rest of the game, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is well-written with solid characterization and an intriguing central mystery, but the implementation of branching paths can be clumsy, leading to occasional incoherence and repetitive flashbacks. While the art and gameplay are praised, some players find the pacing slow and the need for multiple playthroughs to uncover the full narrative less engaging. Overall, it offers a polished experience but may leave those focused on the story feeling unsatisfied after a short playtime.

    • “The story is well written, the art is cool and the gameplay aspect is intriguing enough.”
    • “It's really replayable and allows you to learn more about the story and get a different ending.”
    • “Again, good writing, solid characterization, neat locations, polished presentation, and a nice mystery at the core.”
    • “The implementation of the story branches was a bit clumsy; in some playthroughs, I received the same flashbacks more than once and the character introduced himself multiple times.”
    • “It will be a while before I play through the game again because it is too slow-paced for me to read through the same story.”
    • “Some of the paths do become a little compromised continuity-wise, mentioning things later that you didn't experience earlier, which can make the story feel incoherent depending on the path you take.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally intriguing and complemented by a well-written story and appealing art. However, players may encounter non-sequitur scenes, a common issue in choose-your-own-adventure games, which can disrupt the experience.

    • “The story is well written, the art is cool, and the gameplay aspect is intriguing enough.”
    • “I ran into a few non-sequitur scenes during my gameplay, unfortunately, a problem that is all too common in choose-your-own-adventure style games.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered lower quality compared to other elements, with players noting a lack of variety in soundtracks. Additionally, the implementation of story branches can lead to repetitive audio experiences, such as receiving the same flashbacks multiple times. Overall, there is a desire for more diverse and higher-quality music.

    • “The music and sound effects are lower quality than the rest of the game.”
    • “Could have used a few more soundtracks and the implementation of the story branches was a bit clumsy: in some playthroughs I received the same flashbacks more than once and will introduce himself more than once if I recall correctly.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers good replayability, allowing players to skip previously completed puzzles, which enhances the experience for those looking to revisit the game without redundancy.

    • “Good replayability with the ability to skip through puzzles you completed on previous attempts.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by impressive artwork and effective descriptive writing, creating an engaging environment. However, some users noted that the dialogue falls short, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The art is really well done, and the writing is alright - the descriptions and atmosphere setting are pretty good.”
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Blackout: The Darkest Night is a role playing game with horror, mystery and violence themes.

Blackout: The Darkest Night is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Blackout: The Darkest Night.

Blackout: The Darkest Night was released on August 19, 2021.

Blackout: The Darkest Night was developed by MiniChimera.

Blackout: The Darkest Night has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Blackout: The Darkest Night is a single player game.

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